vi to use proper or fine phrases.
2. phrase ·noun a short clause or portion of a period.
3. phrase ·vi to group notes into phrases; as, he phrases well. ·see phrase, ·noun, 4.
4. phrase ·noun a mode or form of speech; the manner or style in which any one expreses himself; diction; expression.
5. phrase ·vt to express in words, or in peculiar words; to call; to style.
6. phrase ·noun a short, pithy expression; especially, one which is often employed; a peculiar or idiomatic turn of speech; as, to err is human.
7. phrase ·noun a brief expression, sometimes a single word, but usually two or more words forming an expression by themselves, or being a portion of a sentence; as, an adverbial phrase.